Bakery Meal Plant Maintenance Technician

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Job description

Job Locations:
US-SC-GREENVILLE

Your Opportunity:
Great pay. Great benefits. Great people.

Join our Smithfield Family and be a part of our more than 63,000 employees working across 32 U.S. states and eight countries. We offer great opportunities for growth and advancement, academic scholarships and one of the best safety records in the industry.

We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. We offer plenty of opportunities in multiple locations. That means greater flexibility for you and your family to become part of helping us produce "Good food. Responsibly.®"

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

$3,000 WELCOME BONUS

*must meet program eligibility for payout

Learn about our great benefits and find the position that's right for you at Smithfield.

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The Bakery Meal Plant Maintenance Technician is trained to service and maintain bakery meal processing equipment. This position is expected to carry out job tasks to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity, and safety.

Must be able to work night shifts

Core Responsibilities:
Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all duties, including inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, housekeeping, and servicing of process equipment.

Daily preventive and light corrective maintenance, with knowledge of procedures and frequencies on all process equipment. This includes proper lubrication selection and amounts.

Troubleshoot and diagnose process equipment problems and assist in the planning, performance and assignment of proper repair.

Machine work and welding on a regular basis.

Work with internal combustion engines.

Reads schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

Operates powered industrial vehicles in all areas.

Perform assigned housekeeping duties. Takes initiative to assist other workers to maintain and ensure the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the plant.

Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (weigh master, forklift, articulated loader, skid steer, tractor, etc.).

Services, maintains, and operates equipment in a safe manner so as to protect the assets of the company and reduce risks to other workers.

Performing all work tasks in a manner consistent with the site's Environmental Management System Policy to include:Following all established environmental policies and procedures.

Reporting all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.

Understanding the EMS Policy and the Significant Aspects Related to their job; and,

Understanding the proper steps to follow in the event of an environmental emergency.

Maintains personal safety as well as the safety of other workers by taking an active role in the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS). This will include:Understanding the need for and participating in all scheduled SIPS safety training and safety related competency development activities.

Providing feedback on SIPS training and competency needs as requested by the Safety Manager or other members of management.

Understanding and conforming with the safety policy; safety related legal and other requirements; and, site specific safety and health rules, regulations, standard operating procedures and other operational controls as they relate to their job responsibilities.

Reporting unsafe conditions or observed SIPS non-conformances.

Understanding and executing required duties under the site's emergency response and notification procedures.

Immediately reporting any work-related incident which results in, or which could have resulted in, injury, illness, or property damage.

Understanding the location's safety objectives that relate to their job responsibilities.

Providing recommendations to management for continual improvement and injury prevention.

Where appropriate, volunteering and participating in SIPS activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i.e. peanuts).

Prior experience in industrial maintenance is required.

Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.

Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, vacation and weekend when required. Longer hours may be required based upon business need.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (training to be completed during on-site orientation)

Articulated Loader Operation

Bobcat/Skid Steer Operation

Tractor Operation (Bucket and Callahan Lift Attachment)

Forklift Operation Certification

Spotter Truck Operation (select individuals only)

Truck Dump Operation (select individuals only)

Confined Space Entry and Rescue Technician

Fall Protection and Prevention

Electrical Safety/Arc Flash Qualified

Cutting/Welding/Grind Proficiency

Authorized Lockout/Tagout

First Aid/CPR/AED

Must be supportive of the mission of producing quality bakery meal.

Must be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the range of tasks required to produce quality bakery meal.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in dusty areas. Will work in non-temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairways and ladders. Must be able to work in confined spaces and from elevated work surfaces.

Must be able to tolerate the dust generated by the mechanical movement of bakery by-product materials and bakery meal dust.

Careers and Benefits:
To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit .

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit , and connect with us on , , and .

EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

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